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Science Common Core RI.3.8 resources
Types of Storms | Severe Weather | Tornadoes | Thunderstorms | Hurricane
Are you teaching about the types of storms, but having trouble finding kid-friendly, engaging text, and weather activities? This comprehensive resource covers types of storms, thunderstorms, windstorms, dust storms, tornadoes, winter storm, blizzards, ice storms, cyclones, and hurricanes. Both a print and interactive digital version made for Google slides is included. How to use in the classroom: The 8-page fact book covers a storm on each page. Read the text, watch one of the included videos,
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Storms Unit including Boom™ Cards
Force: Gravity and Friction {Differentiated Reading Passages}
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on the force. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you study gravity, motion, and friction. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading levels are J-N-P-T. (Bonus lowest level included!)$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above grade lev
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Science Leveled Texts BUNDLE Nonfiction Differentiated Passages
Forces and Motion, Electricity and Magnetism Third Grade Science Unit NGSS
This third grade force and motion resource is a combination of two NGSS topics into one in-depth unit for teaching forces, motion, electricity, and magnets/magnetism aligned to NGSS as well as many 3rd grade state science standards. This is a high-value science resource in which you are getting two complete units for the price of one.This unit is also available in a bundle with its digital companion and narrated, audio lessons CLICK HERE.Students are engaged through 23 high-interest lessons in a
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3rd
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3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Force and Motion Third Grade Science NGSS BUNDLE | Print + Digital
Fossils Reading Comprehension Passages Paired 3rd 4th 5th Grade ELA Test Prep
Reading comprehension passages and questions about fossils like these will engage and help build comprehension skills and help them learn science content, too! Each reading comprehension passage includes close reading activities that require students to return to the text to find the answers.Close reading anchor charts are also included to help your students understand the text more deeply.Included are 3, high-interest two-page articles on the same topic to help your students understand how diff
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3rd - 5th
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3-LS4-1
Food Chains and Food Webs Worksheets Reading Passages Nonfiction Close Read
Looking for close reading materials to help your students understand food webs and food chains? With this print-and-go set, your students will learn and think critically about how ecosystems and food chains, and webs are related, along with learning about the ins and outs of a pond ecosystem and desert habitat.Included are 3, two-page articles to help your students understand food chains.Your students will practice gathering important information as they read science content in informational tex
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3rd - 5th
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Phases of the Moon Activity Reading Comprehension Passages Worksheet Paired Text
Paired passages to help your students study the moon and the moon's phases. These high-interest informative nonfiction close reading passages and activities will help your students understand this tricky concept!Close reading anchor charts are also included to help your students understand the text more deeply, building comprehension skills as they read!These passages and comprehension questions will have your students critically thinking and reflecting as they read high-interest science content
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Nonfiction Reading Passages Comprehension Questions Science Solar Energy
Electricity & Magnetism: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about electricity and magnetism through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions5 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading level
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Physical Science: Differentiated Passages Bundle
Solar System and Planets Leveled Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions
These 24 engaging planets reading passages are a must have for a Solar System unit, nonfiction reading, or guided reading groups! Each planet comes with 3 leveled reading passages containing the same educational material & vocabulary, only varying by reading level. Reading passages range from Grade Level Equivalents of 3-5.5. All follow-up activities are thoughtfully planned to align to the ELA Common Core. Please check out the preview for a closer look!For a discounted price on this pro
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3rd - 6th
Producers, Consumers, & Decomposers {Differentiated Close Reading Passages}
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage summarizing producers, consumers, and decomposers. General overview of the differences and examples are given. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. $Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above grade level and simply are
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Science Leveled Texts BUNDLE Nonfiction Differentiated Passages
Magnets Reading Passages & Questions Differentiated Comprehension Text
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on Magnets. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level readers. Integrate science with your reading and meet each reader's needs with this set. Questions & answer key included. Guided Reading Levels: N-R-UComplete Magnet Bundled Unit That Saves BIG $$Differentiated PassagesI Have, Who Has Vocabulary GameInteractive Notebook Vocabulary Sort & Foldable11 Writing Prompts W/RubricComprehension & Fluency Task Card
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Differentiated Reading Passages Nonfiction Texts bundle
Ecosystems Animals & Plants Close Reading Comprehension Passages Differentiated
With these fun and engaging close reading passages and activities, students will learn about the living and nonliving things that interact within a variety of ecosystems. The reading passages and activities help students understand how plants and animals adapt and change to survive within their ecosystem. They are the perfect tools to help students practice close reading skills during the month of May. You could also add these activities to any science unit on ecosystems, habitats, or biomes. Th
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3rd - 5th
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Extreme Weather & Natural Disasters [MEGA] Unit bundle with 6 PowerPoints
Save 30% off with this bundle! A comprehensive mega unit on Extreme Weather and Natural Disasters provides students with multiple opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge of Tornadoes, Blizzards, Hurricanes, Tsunamis, Wildfires and Earthquakes across 6 separate unit plans. It provides all the materials students will need for a systematic, organized method to produce an interactive pocket book, which is an interactive student portfolio containing all the work they have created, serving as an
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1st - 3rd
Growth Mindset Activities Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Welcome the back to school season with growth mindset activities that kids love! Your students will love reading and reflecting on the information in three different passages that will help them understand how the brain works, what a growth mindset is, and how to be mindful.Go beyond the worksheet with these engaging close reading materials to help your 3rd, 4th or 5th grade students understand the difference between growth and fixed mindset while learning strategies that they can put into actio
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Growth Mindset Reading Activities Posters to Display Bulletin Board
Forces and Motion: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about forces and motion through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions7 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for ea
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Physical Science: Differentiated Passages Bundle
Grade 3 | Complete Mystery Science ENTIRE YEAR Bundle | Digital + Printable
When my school district began using the Mystery Science curriculum, I fell in love. However, I found that the video lessons and activities on their own did not provide me with enough material to turn these important lessons into a full week of teaching- I wanted to stay on one topic to really have the time for student discovery, incorporating literacy, and fun research.It is completely no-prep for you, and is ready for printed or digital practice right now!This is a complete YEAR bundle set that
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2nd - 4th
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-ESS3-1
, 3-LS4-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-ESS2-1
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Science Leveled Texts BUNDLE Nonfiction Differentiated Passages
This science leveled text resource includes 20 of my science differentiated close reading passages, comprehension questions, fill in the blank higher order thinking questions, and writing prompts for different topics found in the Georgia Standards of Excellence for Fourth Grade. Geared toward GA curriculum, but not state specific and is useful across multiple grades and states!*PLEASE* DOWNLOAD THE PRODUCT PREVIEW for information regarding each topic's guided reading levels and a better idea of
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Not Grade Specific
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Moon Phases and Lunar Phases Differentiated Close Reading Passages
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on Phases of the Moon. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you study moon phases, the moon's relationship to Earth, and more. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading levels are J, L and N.$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above gr
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Leveled Texts BUNDLE Nonfiction Differentiated Passages
Sound Energy {Differentiated Close Reading Passages & Comprehension Questions}
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on Sound Energy. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading levels are M, O, and S.$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above grade level and simply aren't interested. I use my love of science to make p
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Leveled Texts BUNDLE Nonfiction Differentiated Passages
Landforms: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Landforms through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions7 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each passa
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Earth Science Differentiated Passages Bundle
Light and Sound Energy: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about light and sound energy through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions7 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels f
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Physical Science: Differentiated Passages Bundle
Weather Unit and Reading Passages | Print and Digital
Looking for hands-on activities to teach your students about weather? This cross curricular unit will keep your students ENGAGED while teaching them all they need to know about weather. There are multiple interactive activities that allow you to make lapbooks or to use in interactive notebooks. Along with reading passages, there are also graphing activities, chart activities, and even a map activity. NOTE: This resource now has Google Classroom activities, making it ideal for digital distance l
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1st - 4th
Rocks & Minerals: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Rocks and Minerals through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions3 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for e
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Earth Science Differentiated Passages Bundle
Matter & Energy: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about matter and energy through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions5 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for ea
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Physical Science: Differentiated Passages Bundle
Simple Machines Differentiated Reading Passages
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage about simple machines. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading Levels: L-M-O-U$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above grade level and simply aren't interesting. I use my love of science to make passages
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Leveled Texts BUNDLE Nonfiction Differentiated Passages
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